For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 576 students in Galena, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Galena, IL is Galena Elementary And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galena, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Galena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Galena, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Galena, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Galena, IL include Galena Elementary And Middle School.
How many public preschools are located in Galena?
1 public preschools are located in Galena.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena?
Galena public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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